Display box or package



May 17, 1932,

E. W. POPPE DISPLAY BOX OR PACKAGE Filed NOV. 10, 1930 INVENTOR Edward WPo o .6 3% M ATTORNEYS Patented May 17, 1932 UNITED STATES.

PATENT OFFICE V EDWARD w. rorrn, or xamuazoo, urcnroin DISPLAY 301 ORPACKAGE Application filed November 10, 1980. Serial No. 494,552.

Objects relating to details and economies of my invention will appearfrom the description to follow. The invention is define and pointed outin the claims.

A structure whichis a preferred embodi ment of my invention isillustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which lFig. 1 is aperspective view of my box or package with the pull cords loosened oruntied, the ornamental ribbon usually provided on candy boxes andpackages of this kind being omitted for convenience in illustration.

Fig. 2 is a vertical transverse section on line 2-2 ofFigs. 1 and 3.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary longitudinal section on line'33.of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the inner closure. I

Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail section on line 5-5 ofFig.4.

The embodiment of my invention illustrated comprises the box body 1, andthe telescoping cover 2, the cover having an opening 3 in the topthereof of substantial size.

The box body and cover illustrated are provideld with projecting flanges4 and 5 respective y.

The main tray 6 is supported within the box body by means of the spacingpieces 7 disposed at the ends thereof so that there is a space 8 betweenthe bottom of the tray and the bottom of the box, a space 9 between theside of the box and the tray'and a space 10 between the top of the trayand the cover of the box.

' The structure illustrated is provided with an inner tray 11 having aninturned flange 12 on its longitudinal edge.

The ornamental imitation lace paper with which the trays of candy boxesand the like are usually provided are not illustrated.

An inner closure 13 is provided for the opening 3 of the top of the box,this being preferably formed of quite heavy paper longitudinally scoredat 14 to increase the flexibility thereof.

Pull cords 15 and 16 are attached to opposite edges of the closure 13 sothat the closure may be drawn across the to of the tray to close theopening 3 'or may bo collapsed or withdrawn into the spaces 8.and 9, apull on the pull cord 16 acting to close the opening while a pull on thecord 15 opens the box to display the contents thereof. These cords arearranged through openings 17 in the side of the box.

A sealing wrapper 18 of transparent mate rial such as glassine paper orother transparent sealing wrapping employed in the wrapping of fancypackages is provided, the pull cords being arranged through holes 19 inthis outer wrapper.

The outer wrapper provides a transparent outer panel closure 20 for theopening 3.

With the parts thus arranged the ribbon -or other fancy decorations orseals may be aflixed in the usual manner and the contents displayed orinspected without breaking the sealing wrapper or disturbing theornamental ties or seals. I have not illustrated these as they may bevaried as desired.

To display the contents it is merely necessary to pull on the cord 15which withdraws the inner closure and the package may be as easilyclosed by a pull on the cord 16. These cords may if desired be utilizedas ties but where a flanged box is used they should be passed backwardlyaround the box thereby lessening the likelihood of fracturing thesealing wrapper.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in an embodiment whichI have found very practical. I have not attempted to illustrate ordescribe various embodiments or adaptations thereof as it is believedthat this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody oradapt my improvements as mav be desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

. 1. A package comprising a'box including a cover having an opening 1nthe top thereof,

a tray arranged Within said box and supported in spaced relation to thetop, bottom and one side wall thereof providing a closure receivingspace, a closure of fibrous material longitudinally scored on its outerside slidably arranged within said closure space to be drawn across thetop of the tray to cover the contents thereof and close said opening insaid cover, a sealed wrapping of transparent material for said boxproviding a transparent outer closure for said opening in said cover,and pull cords attached to opposite edges of said closure and disposedthrough aligned openings in one side wall of said box and said wrapping.

2. A package comprising a box including a cover having an opening in thetop thereof, a tray arranged Within said box and supported in spacedrelation to the top, bottom and one side wall thereof providing aclosure receiving space, a closure of flexible material slidablyarranged within said closure space to be drawn across the top of thetray to cover the contents thereof and close said opening in said cover,a sealed Wrapping of transparent material for said box providing atransparent outer closure for said opening in said cover, and pull cordsattached to opposite edges of said closure and disposed through alignedopenings in one side wall of said box and said wrapping.

3. A package comprising a sealed box including a cover having an openingin the top thereof, a transparent outer closure for said opening, a trayarranged within said box and supported in spaced relation to the top,bottom and one side wall thereof providing a closure receiving space, aclosure of fibrous material longitudinally scored on its .outer sidearranged within said closure space to be drawn across the top of thetray to cover the contents thereof and close'said opening in saidcover,,and pull cords attached to opposite edges of said closure anddisposed through openings in said box.

4. A package comprising a sealed box including a cover having an openingin the top thereof, a transparent outer closure for i said opening, atray arranged within said box and supported in spaced relation to thetop, bottom and one side wall thereof providing a closure receivingspace, a closure of flexible material arranged within said closure spaceto be drawn across the top of the tray to cover the contents thereof andclose said opening in said, cover, and pull cords attached to oppositeedges of said closure and disposed through openings in said box.

5. A box including a cover having an opening in the top thereof, a trayarranged within said box and supported in spaced relation to the top,bottom and one sidewall thereof providing a closure receiving space, aclo sure of fibrous material longitudinally scored on lts outer sidearranged Within said Leaaoao closure space to be drawn across the top ofthe tray to cover the contents thereof and close said opening in saidcover, and pull cords attached to opposite edges of said cloiure anddisposed through openings in said 6. A box including a cover having anopening in the top thereof, a tray arranged within said box andsupported in spaced relation to the top, bottom and one side wallthereof providing a closure receiving space, a closure of flexiblematerial arranged within said closure space to be drawn across the topof the tray to cover the contents thereof and close said opening in saidcover, and pull cords attached to opposite edges of said cloiure anddisposed through openings in said '2'. A package comprising a boxprovided with a cover having an opening in the top thereof, a sealedwrapping of transparent material for said box providing a transparentouter closure for said opening in said cover, an inner closure slidablyarranged within said box to be drawn across said opening in said coverand over the contents of the box or to be Withdrawn therefrom, and

pull cords attached to said inner closure and disposed through openingsin said box and its sealing Wrapping whereby the inner closure may beadjusted to expose the contents without fracturing the sealing wrappingor adjusted to close the opening and cover the contents.

8. A box provided with a cover having an opening in the top thereofprovided with a transparent outer closure, an inner closure slidablyarranged within said box to be drawn across said opening in said coverand over the contents of the box or to be withdrawn therefrom, and pullcords connected to said inner closure and disposed through openings insaid box whereby the said inner closure may be adjusted to expose thecontents or adjusted to close the opening in the cover.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

EDWARD POPPE.

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